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Purchasing an expansion for a long-running game is something of a necessary evil. Getting special rewards for having purchased it, however, certainly does help take the edge off. That's the philosophy behind the Velious rewards for EverQuest II, and it's certainly the case for the first two rewards. Revealed today, the rewards make a fine addition to the home of any resident of Norrath, allowing you to spruce up your living quarter with a new butler and painting.

The painting is a reproduction of the cover art for the original EverQuest's second expansion, taking place in the same region (Velious, naturally). The new Coldain butler, on the other hand, will serve as a retainer within your house, possibly following you on errands for an hour or so at a time. ("Errands" may well include "killing things and looting corpses," for the record.)EverQuest II players have plenty more rewards to look forward to, but the first pair should be a welcome addition for everyone in the game.

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coldaindecorationsdestiny-of-veliouseqeq2eqiieverquesteverquest-2everquest-iiexpansionexpansion-rewardsfree-bonuseshousingnewsplayer-housingpre-orderpurchase-bonusesscars-of-velioussoesony-online-entertainmentveliousvelious-rewardsWed, 15 Dec 2010 21:00:00 -0500319|19763692http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/04/eqii-offers-blood-sucking-rewards-for-velious-pre-orders/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Massively&ncid=rss_semi
http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/04/eqii-offers-blood-sucking-rewards-for-velious-pre-orders/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/04/eqii-offers-blood-sucking-rewards-for-velious-pre-orders/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Massively#commentsEverQuest II players undoubtedly wish it was next February already so that they could get their hands on the upcoming Destiny of Velious expansion. There's a hunk of new content on the way, including a broader flight experience, more dungeons and a pair of new zones... but three months can seem like an eternity when you want it now.

To take the edge off the wait, SOE has announced a series of rewards for subscribers who pre-order EQII's next expansion -- and better yet, the rewards will be parceled out prior to release. Every month, starting in December, SOE will send a pair of special in-game goodies to those who have proven their commitment to the game.

While SOE is being secretive about most of them, we do know two: the ability to play the new Vampire race, and an Ice Wolf mount. Vampires and wolves getting along? That's not what Twilight taught us!

These Velious rewards are schedule to be handed out December 15th, January 18th and February 8th, and each character on an account "in good standing" will get them. Head on over to EverQuest IIto read up on this promotion.